TLC list of client events

We have become aware of the following events, classes, seminars and the like which may be of interest to you:

WEBINAR from Lawyers Clearinghouse Legal Seminars for Nonprofits

WHAT YOUR ORGANIZATION NEEDS TO KNOW ABOUT INSURANCE & RISK MANAGEMENT

February 20, March 20, April 22 and May 22;  Noon- 1 pm EST

A four-part series on the steps your organization can take to identify the risks it faces from its operations and how to financially protect itself from those risks.
   
As a nonprofit, you engage in many different activities. Your organization may own property, employ staff, engage volunteers, provide services to the community in need, publicize your efforts through written materials, speeches and the Internet, and raise donations from the public. Each of these activities involves risks to your organization that could be financially devastating unless they are recognized, mitigated, and if necessary, insured against.

Risk management is the process by which you identify potential risks from your activities, take steps to prevent any potential risks from materializing, and insure against any financial claims made against your organization.

This series of webinars will help you get a better understanding of insurance and risk management. It will discuss the basics about different types of insurance coverage, and provisions commonly found in insurance policies. It will also discuss   what you need to know when buying insurance, how to read your insurance policies   to know what they cover, and how to handle an insurance claim when it arises.   It will also focus on helping your organization think about risk management and what steps you can take to begin developing a risk management program.

The sessions will be led by experienced practitioners in the insurance field, including leading attorneys who represent policyholders in disputes with their insurance carriers, insurance brokers and senior claims management professionals.

This course is designed for board members, executive directors, chief administrative officers and other nonprofit staff and volunteers responsible for risk management and insurance purchasing.

To review the Risk Management webinar brochure, click here.  
 
To register, click  here.

If you have any questions, please contact Machiko Sano Hewitt at msanohewitt@lawyersclearinghouse.org

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Business Finance and Accounting Basics

     Tuesday, March 19, 2013; 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Location:  Central Library in Copley Square, 700 Boylston Street, Conference Room 05/05 (lower level of the library), Boston   (directions)

This popular workshop provides a complete overview of business start-up and planning considerations, oriented to those planning a venture as well as existing small business owners. Topics include the entrepreneurial lifestyle, feasibility, business strategy, business plan preparation, marketing, financing and additional resources. 

These seminars are offered free of charge. Preregistration is required. For further information, contact  office at 617-287-7750 or sbdc@umb.edu. Register online here.

Presented by the Massachusetts Small Business Development Center.  MSBDC Boston Regional Office & Minority Business Center conducts seminars and workshops on various aspects of managing a small business.  Cosponsored by the Kirstein Business Library.
 

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Thursday, March 21st -   6:00pm-8:00pm (Check-in registration will begin at 5:30pm).

Getting Started in Business

This popular workshop provides a complete overview of business start-up and planning considerations. Topics include business plan preparation, marketing, financing, and additional resources.

Location: Quincy High School, 100 Coddington Street, Quincy, MA, 2nd Floor, Adams Lecture Hall

Sponsors: MA Small Business Development Center (MSBDC) Network and Quincy Chamber of Commerce. 

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Tuesday, April 2nd - 1:00pm-3:00p

Critical Tax Questions for the Self-Employed WEBINAR

This tax webinar will cover key topics including business entity, how to pay and plan for estimated taxes and business deductions.

Location: ONLINE– Register here: http://www.nase.org/Store/ Products/2013_Critical_Tax_Questions_Webinar_on_04-02- 13.aspx. Use promo code MSBDCBOS.

Sponsors: MA Small Business Development Center (MSBDC) Network and National Association for the Self-Employed (NASE). 

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Tuesday, April 9th -  12:00pm-2:00pm 

Pursuing a Business Loan: The Big Picture WEBINAR 

Are you an entrepreneur looking to access financing? This webinar is designed to give you tips and strategies on how to make your business loan-ready. 

Location: ONLINE-  Please call 617-287-7750 for more information

Sponsors: MA Small Business Development Center (MSBDC) Network and ACCION USA 

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Tuesday, May 14th - 6:00pm-8:00pm (Check-in registration will begin at 5:30pm). Pursuing a Business Loan: The Big Picture

Are you an entrepreneur looking to access financing? This workshop is designed to give you tips and strategies on how to make your business loan-ready. 

Location: Harvard I-Lab, 125 Western Avenue, Allston, MA.

Sponsors: MA Small Business Development Center (MSBDC) Network and ACCION USA 

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Tuesday, June 11th -  6:00pm-8:00pm (Check-in registration will begin at 5:30pm).

Bilingual Getting Started in Business 

This popular workshop provides a complete overview of business start-up and planning considerations. Topics include business plan preparation, marketing, financing, and additional resources. This workshop will be taught in English and simultaneously translated in Spanish. 

Location: Julia Martin House, 90 Bickford Street, Jamaica Plain, MA (Behind Stop & Shop).

Sponsors: MA Small Business Development Center (MSBDC) Network and Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Development Corporation 

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